Product Engineer

DEMCO, Inc.; DeForest (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative, team-first environment

Opportunities to innovate

Culture that embraces experimentation

Job summary

DEMCO, Inc. seeks a Product Engineer in DeForest, Wisconsin, to lead new product development from concept to production. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency in SolidWorks. This role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize products while ensuring compliance with standards. Join a creative team dedicated to designing impactful solutions for learning environments nationwide.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Product Engineering / Design Engineering / Product Development Engineering, ideally in an NPD-focused environment.
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred).
• Deep understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support new product development (NPD) efforts from ideation to launch.
• Translate concepts into detailed engineering designs using SolidWorks and similar tools.
• Drive prototyping, testing, and iteration cycles.

Skills

Product Engineering

3D CAD tools

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Product Engineer

Onsite – DeForest, Wisconsin | Demco, Inc.

At Demco, we create innovative learning environments for libraries and schools across the country, and we’re looking for a Product Engineer to help bring the next generation of ideas to life.

If you thrive in NPD (New Product Development), love turning concepts into real-world products, and believe that the best ideas come from iteration (and a little failure), you’ll fit right in with our philosophy: fail often, fail fast—and build something better every time.

What You’ll Do

As a key contributor in our NPD process, you’ll own the engineering journey from concept through production and continuous improvement. This is a hands‑on, collaborative role where design meets manufacturing.

• Lead and support new product development (NPD) efforts from ideation to launch
• Translate concepts into detailed engineering designs using SolidWorks and similar tools
• Partner cross‑functionally with design, sourcing, and manufacturing teams to ensure feasibility and efficiency
• Drive prototyping, testing, and iteration cycles (fail fast, learn faster)
• Optimize products for cost, durability, manufacturability, and sustainability
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards (including BIFMA)
• Troubleshoot production challenges and continuously improve existing products

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of experience in Product Engineering / Design Engineering / Product Development Engineering, ideally in an NPD‑focused environment
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred)
• Deep understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and quality standards
• Experience with furniture design or wood manufacturing is a strong plus
• A problem‑solving mindset with the ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Strong collaboration and communication skills

Why Demco?

At Demco, we don’t just design products, we design solutions that impact learning communities nationwide. You’ll be part of a team that values creativity, autonomy, and continuous improvement.

• A collaborative, team‑first environment
• Opportunities to innovate and influence real products
• A culture that embraces experimentation: fail often, fail fast
• Work that directly supports schools and libraries

If you’re ready to take ideas from concept to classroom and aren’t afraid to iterate along the way we’d love to hear from you.